I've been trying to figure out how to incorporate both updates about Reagan and also things I love to think and write about... So, I've moved all our family blog etc. onto www.joycherrick.com - we are getting rid of our typepad account, so this was needed! See you at www.joycherrick.com!
A few weeks ago, Steph and I were honored to have our photos taken at Pinnacle Peak Patio with our daughters by an AMAZING photography team we met through our work with Scottsdale Moms Blog. They. Turned. Out. Awesome.
Thank you Session Nine Photography Studio!
Sometimes, a diaper is all she needs... Oh, and the U.S. Constitution.
Those eyes.
The computer is a Reagan-magnet.
This is the face she makes when I tell her to stop touching the computer.
Her favorite chair.
Pictures in front of a window in the afternoon can really capture some wonderful shapes, colors and provide artistic lighting.
Here's Connor, making a mischievous face.
Here's little Kennedy melting us with his smile.
Reagan is spending plenty of time in the gym these days. Here she is in Grandma's birthday present. Thanks Grandma!
I keep forgetting to post Reagan's measurments and weight... So, here's the list. You can see her numbers grow:
8/23/2009 6 lbs 8.9 oz 6th percentile - 19 inches long
9/4/2009 6.81 lbs 12th percentile
9/24/2009 8.8 lbs 35th percentile - 21 inches long
10/21/2009 10.96 lbs 56th percentile - 23 inches long (81 percentile)
12/23/2009 13.6 lbs 51st percentile - 24 inches long (65 percentile)
2/24/2010 14.73 lbs 25th percentile - 25 inches long (45th percentile)
5/26/2010 15.83 lbs 5th percentile - 27 inches long (35 percentile)
6/30/2010 17.26 lbs 11th percentile
8/27/2010 20.11 lbs 34th percentile - 28 inches long (39 percentile)
Here's Reagan playing with her buddy Connor... so sweet.
In our marriage, Kevin and I have encountered many seasons of waiting. Waiting for a job, waiting for Reagan, waiting for the Lord to give Kevin a vision for his work. The Lord has been so faithful to guide us and show us where to go with each of these.
So, once again, we find ourselves in a period of waiting.
We are hoping to move out of the condo we live in and move into a house this fall. I drove through our "dream" neighborhood two weeks ago and stopped by a home I'd been watching on the online listing (for sale). With the Lord's favor, the owner was outside - even though he doesn't live there. I got out of my car and asked if he'd be at all interested in renting. "Why yes, actually. We were just talking about that this week." He said.
Since then, we've seen the home and received updates from the realtor about their decision to rent. So far, they are still considering it, but they could still choose not to or someone could buy it. We just don't know. We hope to hear within the next few days.
But in this and all things, may the Lord be glorified.
In my waiting, I keep going back to Exodus 33:12-21. The scene is Moses on top of Mount Sinai. He's already been up there once to get the ten commandments, but he broke them because he was so mad that the people of Isreal were worshipping idols (the golden calf etc).
So, he's back up, on top of the mountain. And he's talking with the Lord. He's asks the Lord "please show me your ways, that I may know you in order to find favor in your sight." The Lord is so gracious and replies, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
But that's not all. Moses seems frustrated with the Lord - he wants more. He says "please show me your glory." Or "show me yourself/ your essense/ show me who you are." And God is so loving and doesn't give Moses exactly what he asks for because it would kill him, but instead replies "I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name 'The LORD.' And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. ...Behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock, and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by. Then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back, but my face shall not be seen."
I keep meditating on this. God's glory. Who God is. God's ability to be gracious and merciful to whom he chooses. I don't deserve this grace and mercy. No. I deserve death. I deserve the worst because my heart is unloving and I am selfish and have put so many things in front of God - especially my own desires.
So, in my waiting, I remember that God is gracious to whom He is gracious and He is has mercy on whom he has mercy. And if he chooses to bless us in a different way, then He is still worthy of all my praise and all of myself. But, I can ask Him to be glorified in my life - either through making the impossible possible. Or through closing this door so that we can go through another one.
In His strength.
Life has been a little bit crazy since we got back from Washington state to visit the farm and all the family there... So, I'm just now getting to posting photos from all the fun.
Kevin and I took a day to ourselves while Reagan enjoyed time with her grandparents. It would have been nice if I read this sign instead of taking a picture of it... we ended up walking... and walking... and walking... and then calling a shuttle. Sigh.
There was a sweet little birthday celebration for Reagan at the Farmhouse in Mount Vernon, WA. In the background of this photo you can see the new barn. It. Is. Awesome.
Here's the whole party gang! Happy Birthday Reagan!
We headed to beach one day. It was a little bit chilly.
But the Reago was cute as always.
Ah, the islands. So pretty.
Here's Julie and Reagan are being snuggly while Kevin is being pensive.
Our sweet friends, Will and Jenet, offered to let us use their home for Reagan's Birthday Party! If you weren't able to be there in person, here's what you missed:
I made about 12 large paper flowers of several different colors. They made a fun and festive touch.
I made our family's favorite Banana Carrot Muffins. They were a hit, as usual!
Here are some of the paper roses I made with this tutorial.
We also served Paleo Granola, berries, Greek yogurt and a yummy Raspberry Lemonade icecream pie with a raspberry compote.
We had pictures of Reagan scattered around the party so everyone could see just how much she's changed in one year.
I made signs with Reagan's name with the definition and a scripture for her:
We are so thankful for how God has already used Reagan in our lives and in the lives of those who meet her. We have Strength in the Lord and Hope in Christ's return.
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